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July 12, 2006 - Volume VII, Issue 27
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In this Issue	Sponsored by SIXNET
From One Techie to Another: New Times Call for New Rules Featured Article: Supply Chain Management Software Impacts both Distribution and Manufacturing Product & Company News Featured Event MatrikonOPC User Group Conference Featured Training Safety Instrumented Systems Online Training Featured Products: CompactDAQ SIMATIC S7-300 CPU Touch Panels for Operator HMI PMD Distance Measurement Sensor E-direct On-line Instrument Shop Nexa Building Automation Solution New Job Opportunities New Auctions & Classifieds Dilbert Pick of the Week	The World's toughest Ethernet Switches With SIXNET's wide variety of Industrial Ethernet Switches, you're sure to find the solutions you've been searching for! Ring, Managed, IP67 Water-proof, Gigabit, Unmanaged, and Military options are available. SIXNET Switches offer: Industrial ratings, 1,000,000 hours MTBF, wide temperatures, advanced features, 20-year support & real-time operation. Get more info at www.sixnetswitch.com
From One Techie to Another
New Times Call for New Rules Earlier this week I read an interesting article, Tearing up the Jack Welch playbook, written by Fortune senior writer, Betsy Morris. The article discusses how the US corporate landscape has changed and how the old rules for building a successful corporation, some originally coined by Jack Welch (retired CEO of General Electric), are outdated and must now be replaced by new rules. US business leaders are facing new challenges including job security, market volatility, pressure from investors and competition from China and India. Below are seven new rules (and the rules they replace) that point toward a new model for success. Agile is best; being big can bite you. *replaces* Big dogs own the street. Find a niche, create something new. *replaces* Be No. 1 or No. 2 in your market. The customer is king. *replaces* Shareholders rule. Look out, not in. *replaces* Be lean and mean. Hire passionate people. *replaces* Rank your players; go with the A's. Hire a courageous CEO. *replaces* Hire a charismatic CEO. Admire my soul. *replaces* Admire my might. Times are definitely changing. Companies need to adapt to stay competitive. New companies with new product offerings are springing up all over the place, many with a better product or solution at a lower cost. Examples of these rules can be found all over, including in our own industry. Just yesterday, rule three was enacted by two of the big dogs, Siemens and Emerson, when they adopted each other's fieldbus standards in the interest of their customers. Emerson adopts Profibus, Siemens adopts Foundation fieldbus so they can both expand global interoperability and increase functionality. Take a look around and I'm sure you'll find dozens of other instances where these new rules are followed. As a person who runs a small business, these new rules really hit home for me. As you look within your own company, don't just blindly follow the old rules, challenge them. Find a new niche. Create a new product. Experiment with a new plan. Every successful leader or company took a chance at some point. Maybe it's your turn (or your company's turn) to make a change and a difference. Enjoy the rest of this eNews! Rick Zabel Vice President, Editor-in-chief
Featured Article	Sponsored by ELPRO Technologies
Supply Chain Management Software Impacts both Distribution and Manufacturing Distribution software is a key element in the automation of supply chain management (SCM) functionality for small to medium size companies. From customer relationship management to inventory control and transportation, finding the best SCM solution ensures superior customer satisfaction for distribution companies across a number of industries. Increasing manufacturing and distribution has become a blended operation. Read complete article by Thomas R. Cutler. Other articles by Tom Cutler More articles and white papers More application stories	240U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem The ELPRO 240U-E is a powerful wireless Ethernet solution. The unit is designed and built for demanding applications.The ELPRO 240U-E provides reliable and secure high-speed wireless Ethernet connectivity across a broad range of applications. Each module can act as a: Access Point Client / Station Bridge Router Repeater Click here for more information.
Product Announcements & Company News
Hear all about it...industry news is published on our site daily. Here are the latest news headlines for your review...use the following links to read the full article. Check out our Daily News Headlines page frequently to stay up-to-date on the industry events. Product Announcements: Emerson and Siemens agree: Emerson adopts Profibus, Siemens adopts Foundation fieldbus 7/11/06 ProSoft Technology introduces Rack PC with Wonderware SuiteLink-DAServer 7/11/06 MTS provides local displays for multi-tank level monitoring applications 7/11/06 ASI introduces miniature terminal blocks that are equivalents to Phoenix Contact 7/11/06 Wonderware extends ISA-95 Enterprise Integration to include Microsoft Dynamics AX 7/11/06 New Siemens Industrial Ethernet switches provide gigabit speed for Profinet and other applications 7/10/06 Emerson's new integral transmitter for Micro Motion® Elite Coriolis sensors increases process control applications 7/10/06 Weidmuller’s new P Series push-in terminal blocks cut costs for design, inventory and installation 7/10/06 PAS announces 2-day course for Alarm Management Certification for Process Industry Professionals 7/10/06 New electronic pressure mapping systems 7/7/06 New intrinsic safety isolators reduce cabinet space requirements 7/7/06 Low-cost magnetostrictive position sensor 7/6/06 New USB Digital Module provides fifteen independent counter/timers 7/6/06 New high-voltage PXI switch module ideal for Battery/Fuel Cell test 7/6/06 Vibration monitoring now works in hazardous work areas 7/6/06 New thin client and industrial PCs come with Wonderware software 7/6/06 New 1/10 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) VME multi-layer Switch/Router card 7/5/06 New quad PowerPC improves signal processing performance by 300% for VME DSP engine 7/5/06 New Fast Ethernet media converter remotely manages machines 7/5/06 New ODVA initiative further ensures interoperability of CIP Networks products in multi-vendor installations 7/5/06 New weigh module offers easy upgrades for tanks, hoppers and silos 7/5/06 New entry level industrial managed Ethernet switches 6/30/06 New CCD camera gives high-speed decoding at a low price 6/30/06 Smart PROFIBUS PA temperature transmitter saves wiring and installation costs 6/30/06 New single cartridge chemical pump seal reduces lifecycle costs 6/30/06 New XY line and scatter charts for .NET Developers 6/30/06 New family of streaming data recorders handle nearly 2 GB/sec 6/30/06 New remote monitoring service tackles pulp and paper maintenance from a distance 6/30/06 New rugged 70W-150W DC/DC converters have wide input voltage ranges 6/30/06 New variable-shape conveyor reconfigures rapidly 6/30/06 New miniature brushless motors offer more power, higher performance and smaller footprint 6/29/06 THK introduces high force linear motor 6/29/06 New alarm notification tools for HMI/SCADA software 6/29/06 New dual-core industrial ATX motherboard 6/29/06 New custom DIN rail terminal block assemblies built to customer specs 6/29/06 New full-featured vision sensors at entry-level prices 6/29/06 New Position Sensors handle severe shock and vibration 6/29/06 New Interaction mapping finds root cause of plant upsets 6/29/06 New enhancements to Coriolis flowmeters increase accuracy, handle two-phase flow 6/29/06 Automation system to use OPC UA standard 6/29/06 High-accuracy wall-mount room air temperature monitoring system 6/29/06 New software reduces embedded development risks, simplifies integration of COTS systems 6/29/06 Rockwell Automation exhibits new FactoryTalk at RSTechED 2006 6/29/06 New embedded PC reduces size and energy consumption 6/28/06 New surge protection for PROFIBUS systems 6/28/06 New Fieldbus wiring hubs give 25% capacity boost 6/28/06 New actuator for clean room applications sucks up dust 6/28/06 New cable carrier for storage and retrieval systems 6/28/06 Emerson announces EDDL enhancements to smart field devices 6/28/06 Exclusively from THK, the type RU Cross Roller Ring cuts overall costs by up to 50% 6/28/06 Company & Organization News: Emerson and Siemens agree: Emerson adopts Profibus, Siemens adopts Foundation fieldbus 7/11/06 Wago's Innovation In Automation Tour 7/11/06 Schneider Electric brings its Initi@tive 2006 trade show to USA 7/11/06 ISA publishes second edition of Fisher's "Batch Control Systems" book 7/11/06 IEEE Journal Charts Future of Automation Science 7/11/06 Invensys speaker talks about asset management at Canadian Manufacturing Week 7/11/06 Refinery Manager to speak at ISA on devastation caused by Katrina 7/11/06 ISA announces first annual marketing and sales summit 7/11/06 Schneider Electric names Christopher Curtis President – USA 7/11/06 ISA web site offers a sneak peek into standards development 7/10/06 Two OSIsoft Webinars July 12 and 13 7/10/06 Cimetrix announces summer edition of 'The Standard' newsletter covering SEMI Interface A standards 7/10/06 Innova Holdings CEO to speak at FBI meeting about robots and unmanned ground vehicles 7/10/06 Innova Holdings and Univ of South Florida collaborate on development of unmanned robotic vehicles in military and commercial applications 7/10/06 Barry-Wehmiller Design Group opens Los Angeles office 7/10/06 Matrikon announces third quarter 2006 results 7/7/06 Phoenix Contact supports Mechatrolink standard 7/6/06 Keithley receives award for semiconductor manufacturing solutions 7/6/06 National Instruments hosts Graphical System Design Summit during NI Week 7/6/06 New On-Line SIS training courses, including a free one 7/5/06 Phoenix Contact USA celebrates 25th anniversary, breaks ground for expansion 6/30/06 Schneider Electric reorganizes slightly 6/30/06 GE Fanuc announces adoption of OPC Unified Architecture 6/28/06 PAS announces program to streamline control system configuration & testing 6/28/06 ICS Triplex announces winning Mesures Award for ISaGRAF 5.0 6/28/06 Zigbee announces addition of Huawei Technologies, Schneider Electric and STMicroelectronics to board of directors 6/28/06 Ken Brown named acting president at Invensys Process Systems 6/28/06 Computer Aided Solutions named North American distributor for NIMTECH data loggers 6/28/06 Application News: Air Liquide to run Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise worldwide 7/11/06 MTS Sensors improve cooling process reliability in heat exchange applications 7/10/06 RFID labeling system slashes labor costs for entertainment goods distributor 7/6/06 Invensys InFusion control system to manage power plant 7/6/06 QSI operator interface used in wind farm project 6/30/06 New website highlights motion and control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing applications 6/29/06 Applied Industrial Controls merges with George T. Hall Company 6/29/06 Intermec files patent infringement lawsuit against Alien Technology 6/29/06
Featured Event
MatrikonOPC User Group Conference Houston, Texas – Sept 13-14, 2006 Koln, Germany - Oct 11-12, 2006 The MatrikonOPC user group will attract industry experts, integrators, and process/discrete manufacturers from around the world. This user group is geared towards providing knowledge and OPC solutions for Executives, Integrators and end-users. MatrikonOPC User Group provides solutions for OPC users worldwide. High-value Keynote speakers, unparalleled hands-on-training, expert panels and solutions showcases will provide educational benefits to both process and discrete industries across all verticals. Conference topics include: Understand advantages of implementing OPC technologies Learn different OPC specifications (OPC DA, A&E, HDA, XML, UA) Resolve common and advanced DCOM problems Securely passing Process Data through firewalls Increase system interoperability Automating Process Control systems Data exchange and amalgamation SCADA Security Click here for more information or to register
Featured Training
Safety Instrumented Systems Online Training Emerson’s new user-friendly courses offer detailed information on SIS terminology and the safety lifecycle, risk and probability, process hazard analysis, risk analysis, safety integrity level (SIL) determination, reliability engineering, safety requirement specification (SRS) and SIS design, and start-up and operation. SIS classroom courses are also available. Classroom courses include small group hands-on sessions, one-on-one time with instructors, and the opportunity to interact with customers in the same line of business with the same interests and questions. Click here for more information on SIS Courses
Featured Products
NI CompactDAQ provides USB plug-n-play simplicity for sensor and electrical measurements in the field or on the production line. Take a virtual tour. More Information on NI CompactDAQ Contact National Instruments for Measurement & Automation Catalog or Application Assistance
Siemens New SIMATIC S7-300 CPU 319-3 PN/DP is the controller for fast machines and fast processes. More Information on SIMATIC S7-300 CPU 319-3 PN/DP Contact Siemens for Product CD or Application Assistance
Save on 6” - 15” Durable Touch Panels for Operator HMI. Prices start at $425. More Information on Touch Panels for Operator HMI Contact AutomationDirect for Product Catalog or Application Assistance
ifm efector PMD Sensor with time-of-flight sensing principle provides non-contact distance measurement with a 10-meter sensing range. More Information on PMD Sensor Contact ifm efector for Product Literature or Application Assistance
E-direct is the On-line Instrument Shop for process control instrumentation from Endress+Hauser. More Information on E-direct On-line Instrument Shop Contact Endress+Hauser for Product CD or Application Assistance
Improve tenant service and reduce costs for centralized control and monitoring of facilities. More Information on Nexa Building Automation Solutions Contact Citect for Information or Application Assistance
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New Jobs
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com: Industrial Control Technician: Mount Pleasant, TX - Priefert Mfg 7/10/2006 Controls Engineer: Manchester, NH - Cooper Automation Group, LTD 7/10/2006 Account Manager - Pacific US Region: Western, USA - GE Fanuc Automation 7/5/2006 Account Manager Mid-America Region: Mid-America, USA - GE Fanuc Automation 7/5/2006 Account Executive - Territory Account Manager: Winston Salem, NC - Avid Solutions Inc. 7/5/2006 Sr/Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Minneapolis, MN - Medtronic 6/30/2006 Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Fridley, MN - Medtronic 6/30/2006 Sales Engineer, Motion Control Products: Twin Cities, MN - automationtechies 7/11/2006 Automation Manager: Southern, MN - automationtechies 7/10/2006 Controls System Engineer: Haverhill, MA - automationtechies 7/6/2006 Application Engineer: Multiple Locations, USA - automationtechies 7/6/2006 PLC Programmer: Dallas, TX - automationtechies 7/5/2006 Engineer: Phoenix, AZ - automationtechies 7/5/2006 Project Engineer: Houston, TX - automationtechies 7/5/2006 Senior Engineer: Phoenix, AZ - automationtechies 7/5/2006 Electrical Controls Engineer: Frederick, MD - automationtechies 6/30/2006 Maintenance Supervisor: Birmingham, AL - automationtechies 6/29/2006 Controls Engineer: Salt Lake City, UT - automationtechies 6/28/2006 Regional Motion Engineer: Orange County, CA - automationtechies 6/28/2006 Business Development Manager: Napa, CA - automationtechies 6/27/2006 Packaging Application Engineer: Schaumburg, IL - automationtechies 6/27/2006 Applications Engineer: Chicago, IL - automationtechies 6/27/2006 Controls Engineer: Twin Cities, MN - automationtechies 6/27/2006 To view other recent job postings, please use our Job Search Function.
New Auctions & Classifieds
eBay hosts over 8000 auctions for industrial automation, control and instrumentation products. From PLCs to sensors, from motor controls to robotics...Use the links below to browse the latest new, used and surplus automation products by category: Control Systems & PLCs Drives & Motion Control Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet Instrumentation Operator Interface Panels Power Supply, Circuit Breakers Relays, Timers, Counters Robotics Sensors Switches Temperature Controllers Valves & Flow Controls Wiring, Connections & Cables Other
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